Originally Posted by
kaykid815
As you can see from the picture, the stitching often starts in the middle of a block.... in this case, I was doing an applique stitch, which does not end on the edge of the fabric. I don't know how I would hold the thread.. - and in that case, could not use scrap leaders...
You could still use a Leader .... stitch onto the Leader, then leave a thread long enough for you to get to the stitching place. Otherwise, take one stitch to draw up your thread, as you would for FMQing ... and then hold the ends when you start.